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McGuffey School District
McGuffey School District is a rural, public school system located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It serves 10 communities, including the boroughs of Claysville and Green Hills, and the townships of West Finley, East Finley, Morris, Donegal, Buffalo, Blaine, and South Franklin. McGuffey School District encompasses approximately 203 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 13,695 people. The district name honors educator William Holmes McGuffey, who was born in West Finley Township. Schools The school district is composed of four schools: *McGuffey High School McGuffey High School is one of four schools that make up the McGuffey School District in rural Claysville, Pennsylvania, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. The school's official colors are navy blue and gold and "Highlanders" ... (9–12) * McGuffey Middle School 6–8) *Claysville Elementary (K–5) * Joe Walker Elementary (K–5) Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 209,349. Its county seat is Washington. Washington County is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to Washington County Airport, three miles (5 km) southwest of Washington. History The county was created on March 28, 1781, from part of Westmoreland County. The city and county were both named after American Revolutionary War leader George Washington, who eventually became the first President of the United States. The town of Charleroi got its name from the Belgian city of Charleroi. There lived many Belgian immigrants in the Monongahela area at the end of the 19th century, some of whom were glass makers. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.5%) is water. Surrounding counties * Beaver County (north) *Allegheny County (NNE-northeast) * Westmoreland County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claysville, Pennsylvania
Claysville is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area since 1950. The population was 728 at the 2020 census. Claysville Elementary School, part of the McGuffey School District is located in Claysville. It is the birthplace of Benjamin Franklin Jones of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. History The Montgomery House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Geography Claysville is located at (40.118984, -80.412536). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 3.12% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 724 people, 242 households, and 189 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,349.8 people per square mile (901.7/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 847.1 per square mile (325.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.45% White, 0.28% African America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Hills, Pennsylvania
Green Hills is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough was formed in 1978 when a local businessman worked to secede from the dry township of South Franklin after voters there defeated a referendum that would allow alcohol sales at his country club. The population was 20 at the 2020 census, making it the third least populous borough in the state; only S.N.P.J. and Centralia had fewer residents. Pennsylvania law has since been changed to require at least 500 residents in a newly formed borough. Geography Green Hills is located at (40.113382, -80.299368). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and 1.08% is water. Surrounding neighborhoods Green Hills is mostly bordered by South Franklin Township; its only other border is with Buffalo Township to the northwest. Demographics left, A house in the borough As of the census of 2000, there were 18 people, 7 households, and 4 families re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
West Finley Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 813 at the 2020 census. History The Crawford Covered Bridge, Danley Covered Bridge, Erskine Covered Bridge, and Longdon L. Miller Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.1 square miles (101.3 km2), all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 951 people, 338 households, and 267 families living in the township. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile (9.4/km2). There were 374 housing units at an average density of 9.6/sq mi (3.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population. There were 338 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
East Finley Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2020 census. History The Scott Brownlee Covered Bridge, Plant's Covered Bridge, Sprowl's Covered Bridge and Wyit Sprowls Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,489 people, 516 households, and 423 families living in the township. The population density was 42.4 people per square mile (16.4/km2). There were 550 housing units at an average density of 15.7/sq mi (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.73% White, 0.13% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.07% from two or more races. Of the 516 households 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Morris Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 906 at the 2020 census. History The Day Covered Bridge and Robert Parkinson Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, 28.4 square miles (73.5 km2) of it is land and 0.04% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,105 people, 428 households, and 339 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 454 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.0% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.7% American Indian and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population. There were 413 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Donegal Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,389 at the 2020 census. It was named after the town and county of Donegal in Ireland. At the 2000 census, 13.7% of the population were reported to be Scotch-Irish ( Ulster Scots), the highest number in the United States. History The Margaret Derrow House, Blaney Mays Covered Bridge and West Alexander Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, is land and (0.31%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,428 people, 945 households, and 721 families living in the township. The population density was 58.7 people per square mile (22.7/km2). There were 996 housing units at an average density of 24.1/sq mi (9.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.22% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Buffalo Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,069 at the 2010 census. History The Caldwell Tavern, "S" Bridge and Levi Wilson Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home to the Mel Blount Youth Home. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.05% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,100 people, 763 households, and 615 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 803 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.14% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population. There were 763 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blaine Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Blaine Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 619 at the 2020 census. History The Sawhill Covered Bridge and Taylorstown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. It is named after former United States Secretary of State and Republican candidate for the 1884 presidential election, James G. Blaine, a native of West Brownsville in Washington County. Taylorstown is an unincorporated community within the township. Blaine Township ordinances Citizens of Blaine Township have passed restrictive ordinances in 2006, 2007, and 2008 which ban coal mining, require businesses to publicly disclose activities, and assert that corporations do not have constitutional rights as 'persons' to sue a municipality for passing laws that would hurt corporate interests. The township's ''Corporate Rights Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Franklin Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
South Franklin Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,864 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.7 square miles (53.5 km²), of which, 20.6 square miles (53.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.39%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 3,796 people, 1,360 households, and 1,083 families living in the township. The population density was 184.5 people per square mile (71.2/km²). There were 1,450 housing units at an average density of 70.5/sq mi (27.2/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.18% White, 0.18% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50%. Of the 1,360 households 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Holmes McGuffey
William Holmes McGuffey (September 23, 1800 – May 4, 1873) was a college professor and president who is best known for writing the '' McGuffey Readers'', the first widely used series of elementary school-level textbooks. More than 120 million copies of ''McGuffey Readers'' were sold between 1836 and 1960, placing its sales in a category with the Bible and Webster's Dictionary. Early years William Holmes McGuffey, born September 23, 1800, was the son of Alexander and Anna (Holmes) McGuffey near Claysville in West Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, which is 45 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. His family, who had strong opinions about education and religion, immigrated from Scotland to the United States in 1774. In 1802, the McGuffey family moved farther out into the frontier at Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He attended country school, and after receiving special instruction at Youngstown, he attended Greersburg Academy in Darlington, Pennsylvania. Early career an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McGuffey High School
McGuffey High School is one of four schools that make up the McGuffey School District in rural Claysville, Pennsylvania, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. The school's official colors are navy blue and gold and "Highlanders" has been adopted as the official school nickname. The McGuffey High School building is jointly used by McGuffey Middle School. The school and the district are named for William Holmes McGuffey William Holmes McGuffey (September 23, 1800 – May 4, 1873) was a college professor and president who is best known for writing the '' McGuffey Readers'', the first widely used series of elementary school-level textbooks. More than 120 million c ..., author of the '' McGuffey Reader'', who was born within the district boundaries. References External links Public School Report: McGuffey High School {{DEFAULTSORT:McGuffey High School Schools in Washington County, Pennsylvania Public high schools in Pennsylvania Education in the Pittsburgh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
